Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva opened the game on Haaland and compared him to a great international soccer star; Sky Blues face Arsenal in English ‘decider’
Bernardo Silvaof manchester citywas honest about Erling Haaland and the posture of the teammate. The Portuguese midfielder did not mince words to praise the 22-year-old star and, in statements to “Arab News” compared the Norwegian with a great player with whom he had the chance to play on the field: Cristiano Ronaldo.
“Haaland definitely has the same mentality as Cristiano, always wanting to be in the box to score”analyzed Silva. “He doesn’t care if he touches the ball once or twice. When he touches, he scores. He is a pure goalscorer. His number of goals is unbelievable. This amount is on the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi”.
The number 20 shirt also added: “We already knew what Erling was capable of before he arrived, because he had been doing this for a few years, before arriving at the City… in Norway (Mold), in Austria (RB Salzburg) and in Germany (Borussia Dortmund). What he has done so far this season has been incredible and we are delighted to have him with us. He is definitely a special player”.
CITY ON FIELD!
This Wednesday, the 26th, Manchester City receives the Arsenal, in a match valid for the 33rd round of the English Championship. The match is placed as the ‘final’ of the Premier League, as the leader and runner-up will take the field in the last direct confrontation of the season. With five points of difference, the Gunners need to win to depend on themselves to win the title.
Manchester City, after a period of oscillation in the season, resumed the good phase and shortened the difference in the Premier League table with the Arsenal. The abyss that was once eight points, is now five, even with two games less for the Citizens. Therefore, a tie in the direct confrontation leaves the destiny of the team of guardiola in your own hands.
Source: sportbuzz
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